November 2016
Latest Reports on the Control of Unprecedented Widespread Fires in Israel
Widespread fires in Israel have largely been contained after six days of battling flames, with significant damage reported. Prime Minister Netanyahu has acknowledged the severity…
Erdogan's Warning: I Will Open Turkey's Borders for Refugees Heading to Europe
President Erdogan threatened to open Turkey's borders to refugees heading to Europe following the European Parliament's vote to suspend Turkey's EU membership negotiations. This escalation…
Turkey's Labor Minister: Thousands Dismissed from Public Offices Due to PKK Links
Turkey's Labor Minister announced the dismissal of over 10,500 public employees linked to the PKK amid ongoing purges following a failed coup. This comes as…
Explosion in Adana, Turkey Leaves 'Two Dead'
An explosion in Adana, Turkey, resulted in at least two deaths and 16 injuries, with indications that it may have been carried out by a…
Leaders of Two European Parliament Factions Call for Suspension of Turkey's Membership Negotiations
Leaders of two factions in the European Parliament have called for the suspension of Turkey's EU membership negotiations due to human rights abuses following a…
In Response to Protests, Turkey Withdraws Bill Related to Sexual Assault on Children
The Turkish government withdrew a controversial bill that would have allowed men convicted of child sexual assault to marry their victims for release from prison,…
Phone Calls from Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, King Salman, and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to Donald Trump
King Salman, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory in separate phone calls. This marks a significant moment…
President of the European Commission: Turkey is drifting further away from Europe every day
Jean-Claude Juncker criticized Turkey's increasing distance from Europe due to political purges and media crackdowns, urging President Erdoğan to clarify Turkey's EU membership intentions. The…
Limited Advance of Syrian Democratic Forces in Operation to Retake Raqqa
The Syrian Democratic Forces, supported by the U.S. coalition, have begun an operation to retake Raqqa from the Islamic State, capturing several villages but facing…
Syrian Democratic Forces Launch Operation to Retake Raqqa
The Syrian Democratic Forces have launched an operation named 'Euphrates Rage' to retake Raqqa, the ISIS capital, with U.S. air support. This operation coincides with…
Turkish Army Attacks Dozens of Islamic State Positions in Syria
The Turkish army launched attacks on Islamic State positions in northern Syria following a bombing in Diyarbakir that ISIS claimed responsibility for. The incident highlights…
Iran Halts Electricity Exports to Turkey Due to $200 Million Debt
Iran has halted electricity exports to Turkey due to a $200 million debt owed by a Turkish company. Discussions are ongoing to recover the debt…
Explosion in Diyarbakir, Turkey Leaves at Least Eight Dead
A significant explosion in Diyarbakir, Turkey, has resulted in eight deaths and one hundred injuries, with local officials attributing responsibility to the PKK. This incident…
Turkish Foreign Minister to Iraq: If You Are Powerful, Why Did You Surrender Mosul to ISIS?
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu criticized Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, calling him weak for allowing ISIS to take Mosul and for the PKK's presence…
Audio Message Attributed to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Released Following Mosul Operations
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi released an audio message urging ISIS supporters in Mosul to resist Iraqi and coalition forces. He framed the Mosul liberation as a…
Haider al-Abadi Warns Turkey About Consequences of Military Intervention in Iraq
Haider al-Abadi, the Iraqi Prime Minister, has warned Turkey against military intervention in Iraq, stating it could lead to Turkey's disintegration. Iraq opposes Turkish forces'…
Turkey Calls for Operations Against Raqqa After Mosul Liberation
Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister has called for military operations against Raqqa after the liberation of Mosul, emphasizing the strategic importance of acting against ISIS. This…